Job Description

Job Req Number: 100441

Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Warehouse Team Leader at DSV in Venlo

Are you a natural leader who keeps an overview in a dynamic, highly automated warehouse environment? As a warehouse team leader at DSV in Venlo, you manage an international team on a daily basis within our warehouses. You combine people management with logistical insight and ensure that processes, performance and teamwork come together.

You get it done

At our locations in Venlo, you work in a largely automated environment where technology and data support your team. You focus on what really matters: leading people, improving performance and making the operation better every single day: you’re on it.

As a warehouse team leader, you are the connecting link between the warehouse supervisor and the operation. With your helicopter view, you know exactly what is going on, where bottlenecks arise and when adjustments are needed. You anticipate peak moments, safeguard the workflow and ensure that the right people are in the right place at the right time. You achieve this by:

• coordinating and allocating daily activities within inbound and/or outbound;
• leading, motivating and coaching your team;
• identifying and resolving operational disruptions;
• monitoring KPIs such as productivity, quality and lead times;
• acting as the first point of contact for colleagues and the warehouse supervisor.

Your team stands out within DSV by as a close‑knit, international group where collaboration, respect and enjoyment at work are key. Everyone brings their own background and experience, resulting in fresh ideas and smart solutions. Hard work goes hand in hand with laughter and helping one another. You’re never on your own.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

“Together with the team, we build a strong, future‑proof operation every single day,” says Luca Verhoeven, Operations Manager.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• experience leading teams within a logistics or warehouse environment (3PL is a plus);
• knowledge of logistics processes and affinity with automated systems;
• strong English communication skills and a coaching leadership style;
• a proactive mindset and the ability to switch quickly;
• willingness to work in a two‑shift schedule.

It all counts for this vacancy of warehouse team leader in Venlo Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• a salary aligned with your knowledge and experience;
• a professional yet informal working environment where your input matters;
• 24 vacation days, 4 ADV days and 8% holiday allowance;
• an attractive pension scheme (partly premium‑free, 5% employee contribution);
• access to training and development through the DSV Academy.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Xavier Pellaers answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 2716 7986 or ext.xavier.pellaers@dsv.com

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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